QUOTES 7/25/16

“The future of social nudity may not be in holding on to precious nudist beaches that remain beacons of desperate freedom that we cling to.  It may be in spreading it everywhere.” – Glenn Donnelly, https://www.facebook.com/groups/PromotingNudism/

“I’ve found that the more I go bare-chested, the easier it is to act like it’s the most normal thing in the world, which honestly it is beginning to feel like to me.  As a direct result, fewer and fewer people react to me.  And when they do react, I’m able to stay that much more calm, which communicates more effectively than anything else I can say or do that this is perfectly okay and all will be well.  If I don’t believe it’s normal and healthy, others won’t either.” - https://breastsarehealthy.wordpress.com/2016/06/19/how-to-go-bare-chested-without-creating-a-stir/

“. . . being nude, especially outside in sunshine, adds a physiological dimension to the act of healing.  Learning to be comfortable with one’s outer self, the physical self, goes a long way to enabling one to learn to trust and accept the inner self.  In my opinion as a therapist, and my experience in doing the work of healing the self, naturism is a powerful and positive component of therapy.” - http://rglongpre.ca/naturistlens/2015/03/08/naturism-as-therapy-coming-clean-through-honesty/

“Because Nobody is Perfect.” (Body Image Video) -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8umFV69fNg

“Both in law and in general opinion, nudity is largely defined by a person’s genitals not being covered.  The reason behind this is that genitals are commonly considered to be ‘shameful’ and ‘embarrassing’.  But this is a very negative, harmful opinion, which seems to originate in religious and/or cultural traditions.  Yet genitals are a very important part of one’s body, and the prevalent disparagement of their appearance is not compatible with full acceptance of one’s body.  Becoming comfortable with full nudity leads to replacement of feeling shame and embarrassment of one’s genitals (as well as other body parts) with respect and appreciation.” - https://naturistphilosopher.wordpress.com/2016/06/07/is-there-a-human-need-for-being-naked/

“. . . who wants to sauna in a swimsuit?” – Lizzy Acher, http://www.wweek.com/culture/2016/05/17/should-you-be-spending-more-time-naked-in-public/